This US indie rock band was formed in Fullerton, California, in 2004 by Matt Aviero (drums), Matt Maust (bass), Johnnie Russell (guitar) and Nathan Willett (vocals). A series of eye-catching live shows helped the quartet build up a cult following on the Californian rock circuit, and a well-received demo led to a recording contract with the independent Monarchy Music label. The quartet's debut EP, Mulberry Street, recorded in April 2005, was snapped up as the band's reputation began to spread by word of mouth, mainly through their active Internet fanbase. The With Our Wallets Full and Up In Rags EPs were also successful, and with the buzz surrounding the Cold War Kids growing the major labels began courting them. The quartet signed with the Warner Brothers Records subsidiary Downtown and released Robbers & Cowards, in late 2006. The album comprised remastered versions of tracks from their second and third EPs, with notable stand-outs including "We Used To Vacation" and "Hospital Beds". Despite breaking no new musical ground, the quartet managed to fashion an exciting sound built around a solid melodic grounding and Willett's quixotic vocals.
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Cold War Kids to release live EP on Record Store Day
It was recorded at their local record store in California
- Mar 24, 2009
Cold War Kids, Maps, Wild Beasts for Stag And Dagger festival
Festival now takes place across London, Glasgow and Leeds
- Mar 17, 2009
Cold War Kids unveil new material at San Diego Street Scene
'I hope people embrace the new songs' says frontman Nathan Willett
- Sep 22, 2008
Cold War Kids pay tribute to David Foster Wallace
Band write poem - and possible song - about late author
- Sep 22, 2008
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Cold War Kids: Robbers & Cowards
Californians offer vivid tales to soothe the spirit. Praise the Lord
- Feb 2, 2007






